How to Clean Install Graphics Drivers Using DDU - The Proper Way! (Updated for Windows 11 2025)

Опубликовано: 30 Апрель 2026
на канале: Computer Surgeon

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This is the updated version of the guide, because in Windows 11 Microsoft completely borked the login process leading to many people being stuck without being able to log in!

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🕰️Timestamps🕰️

0:00 What is DDU?
0:50 Guide START here
1:00 Essential prep
4:15 Using DDU
6:12 Restore
7:15 Done
7:27 Troubleshooting - have to be online to install the driver?
7:50 Troubleshooting - DDU won't open in safe mode
8:12 Troubleshooting - Chipset driver
8:27 Troubleshooting - Black screen
8:54 Troubleshooting - Windows PIN not working
9:59 Troubleshooting - Stuck in safe mode